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Dr. Elliott Recaps Recent Annual Plastic Surgery Conference in New Orleans

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During the last weekend in October, Dr. Franklyn Elliott and his medical team traveled to New Orleans for Plastic Surgery The Meeting hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The five day conference featured a variety of panels and lectures about plastic and reconstructive surgery from surgeons around the nation.

Dr. Elliott was especially impressed by a presentation that discussed the use of fat transfers for burn patients.  During these procedures, surgeons are able to inject fat underneath the skin graft, specifically on the hands to provide dramatically improved, natural looking results for these patients.  Fat injections remained a hot topic throughout the conference as Dr. Elliott also attended a panel on facelift surgery techniques using fat injections.Plastic Surgery The Meeting New Orleans 2012

Dr. Elliott has been using fat injections for facelifts for eight years and has found it especially helpful for patients who have a thinner face. However, he understands the importance of not over injecting certain areas like the lower lid because it is very difficult to remove the fat once it’s there and can make a patient’s face look unnatural.

The increased use of fat injections in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery was also discussed at the conference. Dr. Elliott uses fat extensively in reconstructive breast surgery and is increasing use in cosmetic procedures such as breast lifts and augmentation. Depending on a patient’s unique features, fat injections may provide better results than a traditional breast revision or lift.

Not only did Dr. Elliott enjoy attending many panels, he also presented on a breast reconstruction panel with facility colleagues from around the nation. They discussed breast implant and tissue expanders, as well as the pedicle and free TRAM techniques.

Overall, Dr. Elliott and his medical team felt the conference indicated a positive growth about the cosmetic and reconstructive industry and its future as industry exhibitors presented advanced technologies and innovations.

If you are interested in scheduling a consultation with Dr. Elliott, please contact our office today. Be sure to connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + for the latest plastic surgery information and news.

Dr. Elliott Attends the 3rd Central Asian Plastic Surgery Meeting in Uzbekistan

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Dr. Elliott Attends the 3rd Central Asian Plastic Surgery Meeting in Uzbekistan

If you keep up with Dr. Franklyn Elliott on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+, you may be wondering what he’s recently been up to in Asia. With his passion for teaching and interest in developing plastic and reconstructive surgery techniques and technology, Dr. Elliott recently attended and lectured at the 3rd Central Asian Plastic Surgery Meeting May 1-6. Held in Uzbekistan’s capital, Tashkent, Dr. Elliott was able to tour Central Asia while presenting and attending lectures about plastic surgery.

Unlike the Annual Breast Surgery Symposium in Atlanta, the Central Asian Plastic Surgery Conference was not limited to breast surgery and included topics involving cosmetic and reconstructive surgery, as well as minimally invasive procedures. During the conference, Dr. Elliott discussed how to achieve natural facelift surgery results and breast reconstruction techniques. Conferences like these are very important because they provide opportunities for plastic surgeons to share ideas to improve their field.

While in Uzbekistan, Dr. Elliott had the opportunity to visit various cities throughout the region. Beginning in Tashkent, Dr. Elliott spent his first day exploring the Old City and visited the Barak Khan Madrasah and Tillya Sheikh Mosque. After his facelift lecture the following day, Dr. Elliott visited Samarkand, among the oldest Central Asian cities, for a night of relaxation in one of the most famous towns on the Silk Road.

 

The next day, Dr. Elliott discussed breast reconstruction using devices like tissue expanders, breast implants and acellular dermal matrices. A contributor to the TRAM technique for breast reconstruction, he continues to refine breast reconstruction techniques to make the process as easy as possible for patients while producing optimal breast reconstruction results. Following the lecture, Dr. Elliott flew to Urgench and then visited Khiva.

The city of Khiva dates back to the 6th century with an outer town that was once protected by a wall and an inner town that is still protected by brick walls. Dr. Elliott’s favorite sight during his stop in Khiva was the Djuma Mosque. Known for its unique architecture which includes 218 wooden columns supporting its roof, the Djuma Mosque was built in the 10th century and rebuilt in the 18th century. A history enthusiast, Dr. Elliott enjoyed seeing other landmarks like the Tosh Khovli Palace and Muhammad Rakhim Madrasah II and learning more about their history.

Be sure to visit Dr. Elliott’s social media profiles to see more pictures from his excursion. If you’re interested in learning more about the plastic surgery procedures he performs and surgical techniques he is perfecting visit his website or schedule a consultation today.

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